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SHOOTING THE BREEZE
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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The Single Six Convertible uses .22 Long Rifle loads and has an
extra cylinder for .22 WMR.
The convertible Quality Healthcare Close to Home
A
couple years back,
come what may. His was one
I wrote an article
of the early models, without
extolling the exten-
the modern transfer bar safety,
sive virtues of the .22 pis-
which prevents any acciden-
tol. In that article I had written
tal discharges due to a blow
that I preferred the extra mag-
to the hammer. No matter, he
azine capacity of the various
loaded it like folks did back in
semi-automatic pistols cham-
the day, with an empty cylin-
der under the hammer.
bered for the ubiqui-
tous rimfire .22 Long
Uncle Mick is a wise
Rifle cartridge. One
man, for many rea-
sons. And when each
reader kindly dropped
of his sons, my cous-
me a note a short time
ins, graduated high
back, thanking me for
school and were about
my articles, and in a
to go out on their own,
very professional man-
ner reminded me of an
he bought them a Sin-
Dale Valade
gle Six Convertible.
omission I made in my
Without attempting to
“all-inclusive” article. Read-
ers are good like that: They will repeat the many merits of the
keep us writers on our toes,
general usefulness of a qual-
ity .22 handgun, suffice it to
whether we like it or not.
say whether you’re a first-time
Our friend was referring
to the versatile brainchild of
handgun buyer or a longtime
Mr. Bill Ruger, the .22 Single
pro, room should be made in
Six Convertible. This handgun every gun collection for a Sin-
gle Six Convertible. For those
may well be the ultimate .22
times you cross paths with a
pistol; yes even more so than
rattler on that summer hike,
the semi-automatics if versa-
tility is the idol you choose
or run amok of a badger when
to imbibe. For with a Single
fencing the back forty. When
Six Convertible you’ve got
you want to casually plink cans
the ability to use either stan-
on the weekend or you’re the
dard .22 Long Rifle loads or
first to fill your tag in camp and
with the simple change of an
want to pop a few grouse for
included extra cylinder, you
dinner, there is no better choice.
convert your revolver into a
The romance of a .22 pistol is
.22 WMR handgun! Now that
just as real as its efficacy. You
is versatile.
would’ve been hard pressed in
My Uncle Mick Jeni-
years past to find a pickup truck
son gave me my initial tute-
on any ranch or in any logging
lage with his Single Six hand-
camp that didn’t have some
gun when I was knee high
sort of a .22 pistol under the
to a grasshopper. He didn’t
seat. That’s a hard popularity
turn me loose with it, no,
contest to win.
but under his direct supervi-
Do you like the Single Six?
sion I was allowed to bust a
Write to us at shootingthebree-
zebme@gmail.com!
few caps now and then. He
Dale Valade is a local coun-
took that pistol everywhere
try gent with a love for the out-
he went, and as was the prac-
doors, handloading, hunting
tice in our area in those days,
and shooting.
it was loaded and ready for
John Day Golf Club kicks off
2021 with Snowflake tourney
By Steven Mitchell
Blue Mountain Eagle
The John Day Golf Club
kicked off 2021 with its
annual Snowflake Tournament
over the weekend.
Five teams competed in
the New Year’s Day tradition,
according to organizer Kath-
leen Lee.
Lee said golfers competing
in the event donated three cans
of food, which, along with
the tourney’s proceeds, were
donated to the Grant County
Food Bank.
She said those who won
prize money in the tournament
and chili cook-off put their
winnings toward the event’s
total donation to the food
bank.
“Thank you all for your
generosity,” Lee said to those
who donated.
As for the competition, two
teams tied for first in the golf
tournament.
She said those teams
included herself, Chuck Coff-
man, Randy Horner, Mike
Kemper and Craig Watson,
and Scott Cole, Chris Reed,
Chip Grove and Tobey Eidem
made up the second.
The third-place team
included Clay Tanler, Melody
Jackson, Roy Densburger and
Joe Densburger.
Lee said Tobey Eidem won
the chili competition while
Roy Densburger had the sec-
ond-place chili.
She said a variety of six
chilis made the contest inter-
esting, and ultimately, there
were no real losers.
“All of the chilis were
great,” Lee said.
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In 2021, A Healthy You Starts
with a Healthy Mind
By: Dr. Robyn Jennings
As we enter January, this is typically the time that people create New Year’s
resolutions - we think about losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising, etc.
However, given the unusual year that we just finished, I encourage you to take a
different approach to New Year’s resolutions this year- put an emphasis on mental
health.
During this pandemic, our nation’s mental health has suffered. We don’t need CDC
data to tell us that the prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased this year.
Among my patients and family, the number of people with covid pneumonia is far
fewer than the number of people with pandemic related anxiety and depression. These
mental health symptoms stem from fear of catching the disease, financial hardship
from shutdowns, or feeling disconnected socially during this difficult time. So let’s
talk about ways to make your mind healthier in 2021.
1) Take an honest assessment of your mental health. We screen patients for anxiety
and depression by asking questions such as: Do you have little interest or pleasure in
doing things? Do you feel hopeless? Do you feel nervous or irritable? Do you feel
like you can’t stop worrying? If you are not acting or feeling like you normally do,
make sure you recognize this.
2) Ask for help. Finding someone to talk to about your concerns is important- be it
friends, family, your local pastor, a professional counselor, or a physician. If you don’t
know where to start, I or one or my colleagues would be happy to see you in clinic or
for a telehealth visit.
3) Stay active. Now more than ever, it’s important to exercise. This helps your body
and your mind. Bundle up and go for a walk, put on some music and dance, or find
your own way to move. My family and I moved to Grant County this summer, and
we like that there are so many local places to enjoy nature and exercise.
4) Think of others. Let’s also remember to check in with our family and neighbors.
Try to reach out to someone who might be struggling. A small act of kindness can
make a difference to someone else.
As we start 2021, let’s address our mental health before we tackle other goals.
Wellness is not merely objective measures, it’s holistic and multifaceted. Please keep
this in mind as you make health goals for 2021. I’m wishing you a happy and healthy
new year.
Donna was born December 27, 1945 in Heppner, Oregon to
Darrel and Oleta Farrens. Donna joined a sister, Dorinda Kaye
Harding (Farrens) at home. Then a few years later came baby
brother Glenn Farrens.
Donna was raised in the small town of Monument, Oregon
where she attended all of her school years. Donna played volleyball
in high school. Donna went to school with Robert C. Cox and
later married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob). They
were married September 5, 1964 in the Monument Presbyterian
Blue Mountain
Care Center
Church.
Resident of the Month
Bob and Donna moved to Portland, Oregon for a short time,
Donna Faye Cox
where their daughter, Donna (Missy) Michellle was born on March
19, 1967. A short while later, Bob and Donna moved back to their home town of Monument,
Oregon. Next came a bundle of joy, they named Robert Troy Cox on February 11, 1970.
Donna was a stay at home mom with the kids, while they were small. Donna had a huge
vegetable garden to take care of every year, for her family. After the kids finished school,
Donna went to work for the Post Office in Monument, following in her mother’s footsteps.
Donna and Bob celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in 2015.
Donna’s pride and joy are not only her kids but her grandsons, all five of them: Tyler, Kurt
and Jarret Boyer and Tell and Reece Cox. She also has two new great grandbabies, twin girls;
Aubrey and Addison.
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